(AGENPARL) – gio 13 febbraio 2025 Sembenelli Day
February 14th, 2024
Collegio Carlo Alberto, Piazza Arbarello 8 Torino, Common Room
This day is dedicated to the memory of Alessandro Sembenelli, a dear colleague
and tireless civil servant. He was a rigorous scholar and a cheerful person, and we
wish this day to be like him.
Program
10.00 | Coffee and registration
10.30 | Welcome
Giorgio Barba Navaretti (Collegio Carlo Alberto)
Andrea Gallice (Esomas and Collegio Carlo Alberto)
Luca Fanelli (University of Bologna and SIdE)
Selection of Alessandro’s Co-Authors
Chair: Alessandra Voena (Stanford University)
10.45 -11.15 | Still Growing Together? The Spatial Distribution and Industrial
Composition of U.S. County GDP since 1870
Presenter: Fabio Schiantarelli (Boston College and IZA)
11.15-11.45 | Firm Boundaries and Incentives: Evidence from the
Biopharmaceutical Industry
Presenter: Marco Da Rin (Tilburg University)
11.45-12.15 | The Dawn of Civilization: Metal Trade and the Rise of Hierarchy
Presenter: Luigi Pascali (LUISS, EIEF, and Universitat Pompeu Fabra)
12.15 -13.45 | Lunch
Chair: Davide Vannoni (UniTO)
13.45 -15.00 | Memories of Alessandro by:
Giuseppe Bertola (UniTO), Giorgio Calzolari (UniFi), Paolo di Martino (UniTO),
Federico Faccenda (HSBC | BAYES), Lisa Liynch (Brandeis University), Paolo
Paruolo (European Commission JRC), Damiano Silipo (UniCal), Pietro Terna
(Unito & CCA), Alessandra Venturini (UniTO), Giovanni Zanetti (UniTO) and
more…
Sembenelli Day
February 14th, 2024
Collegio Carlo Alberto, Piazza Arbarello 8 Torino, Common Room
Selection of Alessandro’s Students
Chair: Paolo Paruolo (European Commission JRC)
15.00 -15.30 | Bond Market Views of the Fed
Presenter: Luigi Bocola (Stanford University)
15.30 -16.00 | Leverage at Entry and the Growth of Newly Incorporated
Companies
Presenter: Marina Di Giacomo (UniTO)
16.00 | Closing Remarks
Giovanna Nicodano (UniTO, CCA and CEPR)
Alessandro Sembenelli (1960–2023)
A renowned economist, Alessandro dedicated his life to advancing the fields of
applied microeconometrics and industrial organization. He obtained his Ph.D.
in Economics from the University of East Anglia, UK, after completing his
undergraduate studies at the University of Torino, Italy. As a full professor at the
University of Torino, he inspired countless students while contributing to
economic research through his extensive publications, collaborative projects,
and roles in institutions such as Collegio Carlo Alberto and CERIS-CNR.
His work, often funded by prestigious
bodies like the European Commission
and the World Bank, tackled issues
ranging from firm productivity to
venture capital’s role in innovation.
Alessandro’s legacy also includes active
service to the academic community
through roles in organizations like the
Italian Econometric Association (SIDE)
and editorial contributions to influential
economic journals. His profound impact
on the field and dedication to
mentorship will be remembered by
colleagues and students alike.